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A Grateful Dead Tribute Band — in Drag — Raises Money for Trans Youth in Tennessee
"When Melody Walker and her friend Caitlin Doyle first envisioned the Grateful Dead tribute band Bertha, Tennessee’s legislature hadn’t yet introduced legislation limiting drag performance."
How Steelpan Was Used in Star Wars: The Last Jedi
"Fortunately for Williams’ vision, and the score itself, a new hope emerged thanks to percussionist Greg Goodall who knew someone that could handle the job: Los Angeles pannist and percussionist Tyler Hunt."
The World of Robots: Follow the career journeys of CSU alumni working in the robotics field
"Ken Ballinger’s CSU journey began with pursuing a music education degree at Cal Poly Humboldt, but continued about a decade later as he entered Sacramento State to earn a second bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. For Ballinger, the two seem more connected than expected."
Olson wins statewide Young Musicians competition
"California Federation of Women’s Clubs, has announced that Andrew Olson, Crescent City resident and student at Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata, is the recipient of the 1st place award in the prestigious “YOUNG MUSICIANS” state-wide competition."
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Lewis E Sbrana
MusicEducation, 1956
Lewis E Sbrana, 1956 Music, says life after 33 years of teaching music in public schools continues to be sweet and productive. Sbrana founded a concert band for seniors in 1999 with 12 stalwarts and it's now grown to over 80 members. Making music is the catalyst for bringing people together both artistically and socially.